Technical Author

Scantec Recruitment; Remote; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is looking for a Technical Author to create and manage technical documentation remotely, with minimal site visits. The role requires proven experience in technical writing and an understanding of engineering principles. Candidates should possess qualifications such as ONC in engineering and be skilled in Microsoft Office. This position offers competitive pay and the opportunity to participate in various projects within a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Proven experience producing and originating technical documentation.
• Experience in a radiological processing or waste handling environment.
• Ability to liaise effectively with internal teams and client representatives.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, originate, and present technical information.
• Liaise with project team members and clients on technical matters.
• Contribute to business development through internal communication.

Skills

Competent user of Microsoft Office

Ability to organise and prioritise workload effectively

Education

ONC or equivalent in engineering, communications, or related discipline

HND or Degree in Engineering

Job description

Role: Technical Author

Clearance: Minimum SC (eligible for DV)

Contract Duration: Long-term

Location: Remote (Minimal visits to site in Berkshire)

Engagement: Inside IR35

Rate: Competitive

The Role

The Technical Author will prepare, originate, and present technical information that enables stakeholders to understand background, risk, safety, justification, change control, and step‑by‑step engineering sequences relating to:

• Operations
• Plant
• Procedures

This role is based on thorough research, analysis, and evaluation of technical and engineering theory, data, and information.

Key Objectives

Document Origination & Retention

• Use technical knowledge, experience, and research to formulate, collate, analyse, and evaluate information to produce documentation including:
• Method Statements
• Risk Assessments
• Change control documentation
• Undertake office‑based activities and, where required, site inspections, equipment reviews, and operational walk‑downs with team members and client representatives
• Apply appropriate, current, and proven engineering principles, methodologies, and procedures
• Structure and sequence information clearly, developing illustrations where necessary and in line with recognised documentation standards
• Proofread own work and edit the work of others to ensure accuracy and consistency
• Prepare and submit approved documentation under the direction of the Site Manager or Project Manager to meet agreed schedules
• Index and catalogue documentation to ensure secure storage and efficient retrieval

Technical Liaison & Support

• Liaise with project team members, subcontractors, suppliers, and clients on engineering, scientific, and technical matters under management direction
• Originate technical documents and reports for clients
• Contribute to technical and project meetings
• Respond to technical queries with informed advice and accurate information
• Provide technical input and support to tenders and bids when required

Commercial Awareness

• Contribute to business development through internal communication and referral of relevant information
• Recognise the commercial, safety, and reputational impact of actions on the organisation, clients, and external stakeholders

Person Specification

Qualifications

• ONC or equivalent in engineering, communications, or a related discipline – Essential
• HND or Degree in Engineering – Desirable
• Membership of a relevant professional or technical body – Desirable
• Health & Safety qualification (e.g. IOSH Working Safely or equivalent) – Desirable (training available)

Experience & Knowledge

• Proven experience producing and originating technical or working documentation – Essential
• Experience in a radiological processing or waste handling environment – Essential
• Experience copy‑editing and reviewing technical documentation produced by others – Essential
• Familiarity with controlled document management, cataloguing, and indexing systems – Desirable
• Ability to liaise effectively with internal teams and client representatives – Desirable
• Experience delivering to tight deadlines across multiple projects – Desirable
• Strong planning, organisation, and time-management skills – Desirable
• Knowledge of industry systems, legal compliance, and ISO standards – Desirable

Skills & Abilities

• Competent user of Microsoft Office – Essential
• Ability to organise and prioritise workload effectively – Essential
• Experience maintaining electronic and physical records – Desirable
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with stakeholders at all levels – Desirable
• Awareness of ISO management systems – Desirable